Academic Calendar

January 2026

Not all courses conform to the standard session dates. Please see individual courses for exact dates.

Subject to change.

DateDay(s) 
October 20, 2024MondayRegistration begins for Graduate and Undergraduate students at 1:30 p.m.
January 1ThursdayNew Year's Day (Observed) - University Closed
January 5MondayClasses Begin
Last day to register or add a course online
January 6TuesdayDepartment permission is required to add classes. Override form is required to register.
Absolute last day to register or add a class.
Last day to drop a course without receiving a "W" grade on transcript.
Last day to file the Pass/D/D+/Fail form.
Last day to file the Repeat Course form.
January 9FridayConversion Day – All Classes Follow a MONDAY Schedule
January 16FridayClasses end for two-week session
January 19MondayMartin Luther King Day - University Closed
January 23FridayClasses end for three-week session
Two days before the last session in a January term classLast day to withdraw from a course

To be announced.

Students are responsible for adhering to the published deadlines. CLICK THE "FEE INFORMATION" TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.

Please be aware that fees are not refundable once the session begins. Credits for dropped courses are calculated as of the date of notification to the University either by portal drop or written notification to the Registrar's Office. Students are responsible for tuition and fees in accordance with University policy, regardless of class attendance.

**NOTE: Unregistered students who remain in courses will not be permitted to register after this deadline and forfeit any credits/grades they feel they are entitled to by virtue of attending the course in question.

Click here for the School of Law Academic Calendar.

Click here for the Zucker School of Medicine Academic Calendar.